Object Number | 2017-13-1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Coptic |
Provenience | Egypt |
Period | Byzantine (uncertain) |
Section | Egyptian |
Materials | Linen | Wool (uncertain) |
Description | Decorated fragment of a roundel from a garment. Fabric is worked in red, yellow, green and black. At the center is a circular motif containing a creature of sorts. Around this central image were originally 6 additional creatures, some quadrupeds, perhaps lions or dogs. Around the edge of the roundel is a multicolor chevron border. Fragment is in 2 pieces. |
Height | 9 cm |
Length | 11.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Susan B. Smith, 2017 |
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